Words with the letter G

The letter G is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 2 points, and offers plenty of opportunities to score if played wisely. Because G frequently appears in English words, it’s important to know a variety of words containing G, especially shorter ones like go, gi, and gag, which can help you fit tiles into tight spaces. Placing the letter G on double or triple letter score squares can boost its value, and combining it with common vowels allows you to form versatile words such as gate, gain, and gill. Effective use of G can open new avenues for building longer words and creating multiple scoring combinations.

Another key strategy for playing G involves extending existing words by adding G to form plurals, verb forms, or new words. For example, adding G to ran to make rang or to tag to create tags can multiply your scoring opportunities. Being familiar with two- and three-letter G words like gem and gut is also helpful for quick, tactical plays when the board is crowded. Overall, understanding how to leverage the letter G in your word choices and placements can give you an edge in controlling the board and maximizing points.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
longicorn	17	17
longicorns	18	18
longies	11	11
longing	14	14
longingly	19	19
longings	15	15
longish	13	13
longitude	15	15
longitudes	16	16
longitudinal	20	20
longitudinally	25	25
longjump	28	28
longjumped	31	31
longjumping	34	34
longjumps	29	29
longleaf	16	16
longleaves	19	19
longline	14	14
longlines	15	15
longly	13	13
longneck	20	20
longnecks	21	21
longness	13	13
longnesses	15	15
longs	9	9